The Ondiri Miracle: A Community’s Fight to Save Kenya’s Only Peatbog, Part 1.
As Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya (FOWK) marks 10 years of conservation and restoration, we begin to tell the story of our journey...
Stay informed with the latest expert insights and the work being done to protect Kenya's unique highland bog.
12 posts in November 2025
As Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya (FOWK) marks 10 years of conservation and restoration, we begin to tell the story of our journey...
In 2016, a call was made that would forever change the destiny of a dying wetland.
There has been a growing concern in Kiambu County regarding a strange weed resembling spaghetti, and that is spreading at an alarming rate.
Eucalyptus trees were first introduced in Kenya in 1902 to provide fuel for the “Lunatic Express” — the legendary Kenya-Uganda railway.
The peat of Ondiri Wetland stands as one of Kenya’s rarest ecological treasures, an irreplaceable archive of natural history
Kiambu County is a sleeping giant rich in natural beauty, intellectual capital, and investment potential, awaiting the vision to transform it into a world-class tourism and events destination.
A deep look at Kiambu County’s rapid shift from fertile agricultural powerhouse to expanding urban frontier — and what this transformation means for food security, identity, and sustainability.
A recap of the SAFIC public lecture featuring Heifer International CEO Surita Sandosham, highlighting youth-led innovations, mentorship, and strategies for improved access to finance in African agriculture.
A reflection on the divine miracle of breathing, our sacred connection with trees, and the call to live gratefully within God’s design.
A reflective account of a meaningful day with the Presbyterian Church Men Fellowship of Kimuri, highlighting their commitment to environmental stewardship, tree planting, and faith-driven community service at the historic Church of the Torch.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya’s freshwater jewel, is both a sanctuary of biodiversity and a warning of nature’s volatility as rising waters affect communities.
Today at Ondiri Wetland, we had the honour of hosting a remarkable and knowledgeable young herbalist, Mr. Njoroge Rigii, whose...